Phototherapy device

Abstract

A phototherapy device for applying light from a plurality of low-level light sources, such as LEDs or laser diodes, to male genitalia. The plurality of light sources are located on the interior of a tube, cup or helical band or ribbon, which is then applied to some or all portions of the male genitalia. One or more straps or arms may be used to position the device and hold it in place. A control unit may be wired or wirelessly connected to the device to power and control the frequency and timing of the light therapy application.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A phototherapy device for light therapy applications for male genitalia with a shaft with a top and bottom sides, comprising:
 an elongated shaft-containing portion with an interior and an exterior and a distal end and an open proximal end, the interior configured to receive and completely encompass all sides of the shaft of said male genitalia; 
 a first plurality of light sources located on the interior of the shaft-containing portion and extending over the majority of the interior, said first plurality of light sources configured to be in direct contact with all sides of the shaft of said male genitalia; 
 an opening in or proximate to the distal end of the shaft-containing portion; 
 a cup portion with an exterior and an interior, the cup portion contiguously connected to the shaft-containing portion; 
 a second plurality of light sources located on the interior of the cup portion; 
 at least two straps or arms extending contiguously from the cup portion; and 
 a plurality of ventilation holes in at least the cup portion; 
 wherein the phototherapy device is configured to be worn under clothing; and 
 further wherein each light source of said plurality of light sources comprises a red LED, a green LED, and a blue LED covered in whole or in part by a combination of filler resin and photomixing material. 
 
     
     
       2. The device of  claim 1 , wherein the shaft-containing portion comprises a flexible strip. 
     
     
       3. The device of  claim 2 , wherein the flexible strip forms a helix or spiral encompassing said shaft, with said plurality of light sources in full contact with all sides of the shaft of said male genitalia. 
     
     
       4. The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a support belt or girdle attached to said cup portion. 
     
     
       5. The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a control unit in electronic communication with said plurality of light sources. 
     
     
       6. A method of providing light therapy to male genitalia, comprising:
 inserting male genitalia with a shaft with a top and bottom sides inside a phototherapy device comprising:
 (a) an elongated shaft-containing portion with an interior and an exterior and a distal end and an open proximal end, the interior configured to receive and completely encompass all sides of the shaft, 
 (b) a first plurality of light sources located on the interior of the shaft portion and extending over the majority of the interior, said plurality of first light sources thereby in direct contact with all sides of the shaft of the male genitalia; 
 (c) an opening in or proximate to the distal end of the shaft-containing portion; 
 (d) a cup portion with an exterior and an interior, the cup portion contiguously connected to the shaft-containing portion; 
 (e) a second plurality of light sources located on the interior of the cup portion; 
 (f) at least two straps or arms extending contiguously from the cup portion; and 
 (g) a plurality of ventilation holes in at least the cup portion; 
 wherein the phototherapy device is configured to be worn under clothing; 
 
 applying various frequencies and intensities of light from said first and second plurality of light sources to said male genitalia; 
 wherein each light source of said plurality of light sources comprises a red LED, a green LED, and a blue LED covered in whole or in part by a combination of filler resin and photomixing material.